@TherealBanner gripes about the blog community while on air with Sway and Devi Dev at Shade 45. Well specifically, those who have no background or stake in the hip-hop culture yet feel so entitled to cover it. I agree with this in so many ways, but I’m just going to keep my thoughts and comments…

This is @Common‘s second portion of his interview with Yahoo Music, the first part is here. In the clip below he reveals that Lovin I Lost and Cloth from The Dreamer, The Believer are both based on factual events from his past relationships. Lonnie doesn’t give any names away but the only other female besides…

In case you didn’t know @PhilAde301 @FatTrel are from the DMV. Here’s a new track with the two front runners from my area. Don’t forget that #PhilAdeFriday II is coming out next Friday on December 30th. DOWNLOAD: Phil Ade ft. Fat Trel – Where You From

@CoryGunz and @RyanLeslie fly the cuckoos nest on this new offering. Not sure what it’s for, maybe Peter’s son has a new project in the works? Nonetheless it’s crazy, check it out. UPDATE #2: 3rd verse and final mixed and mastered version. UPDATE: Dirty version. DOWNLOAD: Cory Gunz ft. Ryan Leslie – Loco

Although no video clips have surfaced yet, here’s some photos that captured Yeezy in action as he held down the ones and twos for his Christmas party at Le Baron in London. Those in attendance say he played some new tracks from his next album and the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music Compilation.